Manamatu Herald. THURSDAY, SEPT. 12,1895.

Manawatu Herald, 12 September 1895, Page 2

Manamatu Herald. THURSDAY, SEPT. 12,1895.

The Palmerston people are agitating for the improvement of the road between Palmerston and Fox ton, and more especially that part known as the Ngawhakarau bend. The Chairman of the Manawatu Road Board suggests that a special rating district should ba formed with a view to raising the necessary amount by Government loan. The Standard says :— The great esteem in which the late Mrs Park was held throughout the district was shown on Tuesday afternoon when her mortal re mains were followed to the Palmers ton North cemetery by far the largest concourse of mourners seen in the Manawatu. The carriages and other conveyances extended for fully a mile, followed by horsemen and pedestrians. The wreaths forwarded to be placed on the coffin were nainerous, the various designs and devices exhibiting exquisite taste as well as deep feeling. The coffin, literally covered with choice wreaths, was removed from Mr Park's residence by the Mayor (Mr W. T. Wood) and Borough Councillors, who were the pall beavers. Mr G. W. Bussell, M.H.K. (brother-in-law of Mr W. Park), was one, of the chief mourners. At the graveside the remaining portion of the j Church of England burial service was im- ! pressively performed by the Revs. Messrs ljunt and Young, the solemn nature of the \ proceedings visibly affecting many of those present. ■

It is now definitely settled that the cantata " Under the Palms " shall be rendered by the Foxton singers at Shannon on the 24th inst. The lost brooch advertised for In Tuesday's issue was returned to the ownei' the next day. Another instance of the advanages of advertising. The ratepayers are called upon to day lo elect three representatives for the Borough Council, and as there are five candidates to fill three vacancies, there should be ho trouble in securing a goo;l choice for that purpoaei " Coming events cast their shadows before," is the heading to a new advertisement in this issue. It portends to the opening up of a new business that has long been wanted in the town, viz., that of bookseller and stationer, <vc. Mr A. Fraser has decided to make a start in the above line, and as he will be enabled to procure the latest magazines and periodicals, his patrons may rely that everything will be up to date. It is also his intention, we believe, to keep an assortment of fancy goods, toys, etc. The establishment of new businesses in the town are not an everyday occurrence, so that we trust Mr Fraser's enterprise may meet with its due reward. A glance at the advertisement merely notifies the faflt of opening, so that our readei-3 will do well to keep an eye on the space he has chosen. Inspector Bindon has been granted sick leave unlil February Ist, 1806, on full pay. A Wellington paper mentions that numbers of girls from 12 to Ifi years of age may be seen in the streets of the city late at night, laughing, joking, and flirting with boys and yonih3, and remarks that the influence of Chinamen as demoralising agents is as nothing compared with the earlessness of European and colonial parents. A true bill, unfortunately. The Uriwera chiefs, who interviewed the Premier on Saturday, waited on the Governor on Monday, and expressed their satisfaction at the reception given by the Premier, and the promises of the latter respecting matters affecting the affairs of their country. They Invited the Governor to visit their oountrv and assured him of a hearty welcome, and loyalty to the Queen. The Melbourne Age, in commenting on the Bank of New Zealand figures, saj'3 the position may he claimed to be safe and sound and will tend, under careful management, to reetovo the Bank's earlier prestigp. The Sydney Daily Telegraph says the New Zealand Government must recognise that if its policy is to be carried to its logical conclusion, in the end it will become impossible for other institutions to compete against the State bank. There i?, too, evidently irritation against foreign institutions, and a desire to oppress them, and it would be well that ih.s temper should subside complete'y as soon as possible. Foreign banks were wise in the caution they exorcised all through, and had tho Bank ot New Zealand been similarly cautious the losses would have been avoided. The '-Now Zealand School Reader "prepared by tho Education Department, has just been published. Ten thousand copies are now in the press, and they will be issued immediately. (he "readers" consists almost exclusively of extracts from tho works on the colony. The selections embrace a wide range of subjects, and are judiciously varied. The proprietors of the Evening Post have accepted a tender of £7000 for the erection of their new building in Willis-street. The Wanganui Jfemhhays '.- The depth reached by Mr Smith at the boro on the racecourse, before water was obtained, was 675 feet, and not 500 as stated by us on Saturday. Thi3, we understand, is the deepest artesian well in New Zealand, the farthest depih previously bored by Mr Smith being about GSO feet. There is still a considerable quan:iry of sand coming up with the water, and it will be several days before the water will be clear. At the Manawatu County Council meet' ing yesterday at Sanson, tha following t nders were received for leasing the Shannon ferry for a term of H years : — G Piggott, LI OO per year ; W. Ho\ve, L 95 ;J. "Wilgoa, L 65. The teuder of G. Piggott was accepted. Complaints are made by the Dnoedin members of the Ladies' Cyc'ing Club that when they appear they are subjected to annoyance by men as well as larrikins. The situation is comic. The duty was put upon wax matches to keep them out of the Colony. But a London limited liability company has started a factory to make match*. s here, and to put the duty into its own pocket— to take i' 14,000 per annum from the Treasurer — and in return the company doles out £3000 or £4000 to girls who wou'd earn as much again in service. How many families would this £14,000 per annum start in life and pven render independent at Mildura? — Melbourne Argus. As there is a probability of the Palmerston first fifteen coming to Foxton next Saturday week the local men are requested to roll up on Saturday at the racecourse, whien a scratch match will be played to enable the Match Committee to pick the strongest team possible. Certainly the most effeotive medicine in the world is Sandars and Son's Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminently powerful effect in Coughs, Colds, Influenza; the relief instantaneous. In serious oases and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scalding?, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy — no swellings— no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in Croup, Diphtheria, Bronchitis, Inflammation of the Lungs, Swellings, &c, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Disease of the Kidneys and Urinary Organs. In use at all hospitals and medical clinics ; patronised by Hiß Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and eject all others. — [advt.] | A specially organised department has been established to deal with country or* ders. Patterns of any materials in stock i will be forwarded to any address po3t fiee. Country residents are invited to write for prices, or any information regarding goods wanted. It is confidently asserted that nowhere can such a wide selection, or such sterling value be obtained, as at Te Aro House, Wellington.— Advt. One of the sights of Wellington, at any time is undoubtedly the magnificent establishment known as Te Aro House, and now that every department within its walls is , filled to overflowing, with a bewildering ] variety of the seasons novelties in millinery, mantles, dresses, etc., it is more than ever a pleasure and profit to visit the wholesale family drapery warehouse, Te Aro House. Particular attention has been paid this year to the requirements of country custo j mers, and the result is to be seen in the immense and varied stock of calicoes, shirtings, flannels, flannellettes, strong wearing dress materials, men's and boys' clothing, &c. The choice in each department is almost unlimited, as may be imagined, when it is stated that of flannelette alone, over 50,000 yards have this season been imported at Te Aro House, Wei- ; lington, '